Toto (band) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Toto
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Toto in 2010
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Los Angeles, U.S. |
| Genres | Rock, hard rock, soft rock |
| Years active | 1976–2008, 2010–2019 (hiatus) |
| Labels | Columbia, Frontiers, Toto |
| Members | Steve Lukather David Paich Steve Porcaro Joseph Williams |
| Past members | Jeff Porcaro (died 1992) Bobby Kimball Mike Porcaro (died 2015) Dennis Frederiksen (died 2014) Jean-Michel Byron Greg Phillinganes Simon Phillips David Hungate Keith Carlock |
Toto is a famous soft rock band that started in Los Angeles, USA, in 1978. They became very popular in the early 1980s. Their most well-known song is "Africa", which came out in 1981.
The band played many different styles of music. These included rock, hard rock, and soft rock. Toto was active for many years, from 1976 to 2008, and then again from 2010 to 2019.
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Meet the Band Members
Current Members
The band Toto has four main members right now. They are Joseph Williams, Steve Lukather, David Paich, and Steve Porcaro. Each member brings their own talent to the group.
Past Members
Many talented musicians have been part of Toto over the years. Some of the former members include David Hungate, Fergie Frederiksen, and Mike Porcaro. Jeff Porcaro, Simon Phillips, and Greg Phillinganes also played with the band. Other past members were Jean-Michel Byron, Bobby Kimball, and Keith Carlock.
Popular Songs and Albums
Toto is best known for their hit songs like "Africa" and "Rosanna". These songs helped them become famous around the world. They released many albums during their career. Their music often featured catchy melodies and strong vocals.
Band's History
Toto was formed by a group of experienced studio musicians. These musicians had played on many other artists' records. They decided to form their own band in 1978. Their first album, called Toto, was released that same year. The band quickly gained fans with their unique sound.
Images for kids
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Toto in 1982 in London at the Hammersmith Odeon. (Steve Porcaro, Jon Smith, Bobby Kimball, Steve Lukather, Lenny Castro, Jeff Porcaro)
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Mike Porcaro in 2005 in Germany
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David Paich during a live concert
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Steve Lukather on Varus Open Air in Osnabrück, Germany, 2004
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Toto on stage at the Summer Tour 2004 in Modena, Italy, July 11, 2004. From the left: Tony Spinner, David Paich, Bobby Kimball, Steve Lukather, Simon Phillips, Mike Porcaro
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Steve Lukather and Greg Phillinganes, in Trondheim, Norway, August 4, 2007
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Kimball and Lukather live in 2007
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Guitarist Steve Lukather performing a solo on Toto's live cover version of George Harrison's "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" during the Live At Chelsea festival at the Royal Hospital Chelsea on June 13, 2019.
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Jeff Porcaro
See also
In Spanish: Toto para niños
